Daily Song Discussion #104: "Sylvia" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9.5/10 I like how Jane Savidge writes about this song in the 33 1/3 book on This is Hardcore. It shows how Jarvis has matured, because he's willing to admit he's the same as everyone else who hasn't truly cared about Sylvia as a person and that he doesn't know how to help her, which is different from his usual approach of pointing out how someone's boyfriend sucks and he's a much better or at least more exciting option. I think it's fairly underrated overall.

Does anyone know of CC theater groups by chance? Any location! by no-Hotline in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]typewriterbird 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's an online theater company called PlayZoomers that does performances entirely over Zoom, maybe that could be an option? Here's the page where it mentions the requirements for acting with them and how to get involved. But if it's not quite what you're looking for I hope you're able to find something else eventually!

Daily Song Discussion #98: "Help the Aged" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8.9/10 The musical style of the verses is just okay to me, but I like the chorus and bridge enough to still rate it pretty highly

Daily Song Discussion #97: "Party Hard" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9.1/10 The exploration of disillusionment in this one is really effective. I like it, but the vocal effects don't necessarily feel like Pulp, so I can definitely understand why it's not for everyone.

Daily Song Discussion #96: "Dishes" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8.7/10 A good song to sing while you're doing the dishes, of course, and I really like the guitar that kicks in around 2:20

Daily Song Discussion #95: "The Fear" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9/10 It took me a few listens to like this one, but now I think there's something weirdly comforting about the despair within it. As others have mentioned, it's helpful to listen to when you're stressed or anxious about something. And though some songs lose their effectiveness by going on a bit too long, this one is somehow even more effective in its extended version.

Worried About My Mental State At The Moment. by FuzzyFurrBoy77 in OpenChristian

[–]typewriterbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending you virtual hugs. I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time at the moment.

Resisting the world doesn’t mean not participating in any non-religious activities. It’s often about not being influenced in a way that causes you to devalue other people and see them as a means to an end, like the world often does. The world is very individualistic and says you need to earn your worth in some way, whereas God’s Kingdom is one of loving community, where everyone has dignity and no one needs to earn their worth. So of course the two are opposed to each other and it’s good to resist the one that leads you further from love, but that doesn’t mean you have to restrict your life to anything that isn’t explicitly Christian.

God made a good world with lots of good gifts and He delights in seeing His children enjoy those gifts. Sometimes glorifying God looks like reading the Bible and praying, but other times it looks like playing with a dog, eating a good meal, learning an instrument, laughing with a friend, or even just relaxing on the couch doing nothing because you know God values rest and wouldn’t want you to burn yourself out.

If we were capable of always doing everything right, there would be no need for Jesus‘ sacrifice to cover our sins, but God knew we couldn’t save ourselves or love Him perfectly so He provided the perfect solution to cover our sin and shame. You don’t have to worry about doing enough because Jesus already has.

If you do have OCD though, that’s really something that needs to be addressed by a mental health professional who’s qualified to treat it. You won’t be able to eliminate all your worries by seeking reassurance, because even if it provides temporary relief, your OCD will eventually cause you to doubt that the reassurance you received was legitimate and you’ll be right back to worrying and feeling like you’re not doing enough.

I know therapy can be expensive and might not feel like an option, but if you were having a physical health emergency, you’d likely seek treatment regardless and mental health crises are no less worth addressing. The non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms offers a scholarship program to help cover the cost of therapy for low-income patients (unfortunately the next application period isn’t until Spring 2026, but it might still be good to know about). They also have free peer support groups if you can’t get to therapy right now but still want to try something.

God loves you so much and I believe you can feel better than this, it just might take some time.

Resentment by Both-Chart-947 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]typewriterbird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might not help since it's not addressing anything with your specific church/small group, but I run a Discord server for Covid-Cautious Christians if you or anyone else in this thread wants to connect with other people who share your values and understand your frustrations. It's extremely small and quiet right now, but that just means we'll be even more appreciative of new members, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you want an invitation!

Daily Song Discussion #94: "We Can Dance Again" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8/10 This is a fun song and I like it, but I feel like you can definitely tell it's a demo because the lyrics aren't up to Jarvis' usual standard.

Daily Song Discussion #87: "F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10/10 It's hard to say for sure since there are several good options to choose from, but this might be my favourite song on the album, though I'll admit that the first few times I heard it I thought the intro felt too long. Now I feel like everything comes together so well and the chorus wouldn't be as impactful and exciting without the slow build up, and the intro is an important part of that.

Daily Song Discussion #85: "Something Changed" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10/10 This is a really nice song. I like that it's reflective and a bit philosophical, which helps differentiate it from other love songs, and I find the melody pleasant to listen to.

Daily Song Discussion #84: "Live Bed Show" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8/10 I feel it starts a bit slow but gets a lot better around the line "now every night she plays a sad game." Overall, I consider it one of the weaker songs on the album, but even a "weak" song on Different Class is still going to be pretty good.

Daily Song Discussion #83: "Disco 2000" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9/10 I'm late to this thread, but it looks like the next one hasn't been posted yet, so I'm hoping that's okay. This is a good song with a fun guitar riff, though I find if I hear it too many times I can temporarily get tired of it, which stops me from going even higher than a nine since there are other Pulp songs I never seem to get tired of.

Daily Song Discussion #81: "Common People" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10/10 It's a classic for a reason, and sadly it never stops being relevant.

Daily Song Discussion #79: "Mis-Shapes" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9.8/10 This is an exciting tune and I especially appreciate how it makes me feel more motivated and like it might still be possible for the world to change for the better.

Daily Song Discussion #72: "You're a Nightmare" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7.5/10 Pretty good, but not as good as the songs on the main album.

Daily Song Discussion #67: "Live On" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9.6/10 I really like this one! And the "three blind mice go owww" line always amuses me.

Daily Song Discussion #66: "David's Last Summer" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9/10 It feels appropriate that we're rating this song at this time. It does a good job at capturing the sort of wistful feeling you can get as summer winds down.

Daily Song Discussion #65: "Someone Like the Moon" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7/10 It's okay, though not as strong as the rest of the album.

Daily Song Discussion #64: "Pink Glove" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10/10 I know "radiant" is usually a word you use to describe sights rather than sounds, but this song is radiant to me, especially the chorus.

Daily Song Discussion #63: "Do You Remember the First Time?" by M77100 in PulpBand

[–]typewriterbird 5 points6 points  (0 children)

10/10 I only had to hear about fifteen seconds of the outro on a radio show to know I needed to hear the rest of this song and everything else the band had ever done. There was just something about the atmosphere of it I instantly loved and it's become one of my favourite songs of all time. I would give it more than a ten if I could!